Community Archive

Driving along U.S. Highway 98 has long been considered a scenic drive, especially in Navarre.

However, some local residents think there are one or two blemishes along the way.

Where can you see a bullet, a shark, a Wii remote and an antique car race?

A Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, of course, and more than 150 Navarre Cub Scouts spent Jan. 19 spinning wheels.

Retired Air Force Col. Bill McCowen, 87, a native of Elmsford, New York, is tough.

Getting the interview with him was tough. Getting him to talk details of his three war combat experiences was tough to practically impossible.

Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council debated during a Jan. 16 meeting whether to contribute $200,000 to the Agriplex project in East Milton, but it may be a moot point if project organizers have enough money to cover the entire cost.

Effective Jan. 31, recorded tax deeds will no longer be stored in paper form, but will rather be paperless.

“Tax deeds will be all online,” said Donald Spencer, newly elected county clerk court. “People will be able to look at the tax deeds from home, any computer or at the branch office.”

A Navarre man and the Navarre Library are partnering to share pieces of history from long ago distant travels.

“I was born in New Orleans on Dec. 28, 1912, so, yes, I guess I’m an old coonass,” Bob Givan laughed.

“Back then, most folks were born at home, but some were born in a hospital, and I was one of ‘em … I was born in Hotel Dieu New Orleans, and its still there far as I know.”

The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who is being sought in three counties.

The Midway Fire District will soon be four firefighters stronger after receiving a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Navarre may be small, but the town has its own royalty in Pete and Mary Peterzen.

Pete and Mary were crowned the Navarre Krewe of Jesters’ king and queen during the Twelfth Night Coronation held Jan. 5 at the Navarre Elks Lodge.